Archives des Benin | Africa Blooming https://www.africablooming.com/en/product-category/crafts-from-benin/ Celebrating African Creativity Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:31:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.africablooming.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-AB-africablooming-32x32.png Archives des Benin | Africa Blooming https://www.africablooming.com/en/product-category/crafts-from-benin/ 32 32 198374553 Écailles | Wax https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/ecailles-tissu-wax/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 18:37:00 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/?post_type=product&p=6287 Tissu wax de haute qualité.
Motif écailles aux tons jaunes.

100% coton

Dimensions : 540 x 115 cm

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]]> 6287 Vintage Tableware https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/vintage-enamel-tableware/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:59:26 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/?post_type=product&p=4472 Soup plate and bowl in green enamel with floral design, found at the Dantokpa market in Cotonou.

At the time enamel dishes were found in all the maquis, restaurants and kitchens of the tanties in West Africa. Today it will bring a vintage, colorful and charming touch to your tables.

Origin : Benin

Plate
Ø top : 20 cm
Ø bottom : 12 cm
H : 3 cm

Bowl
Ø top : 18 cm
Ø bottom : 9,5 cm
H : 6 cm

Fragile dishes
Not dishwasher safe

This item is part of Along the shore series

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]]> 4472 Vintage Soup Plate https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/yellow-enamel-soup-plate/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:59:54 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/?post_type=product&p=4471 Yellow enamel soup plate with floral design, found at the Dantokpa market in Cotonou.

At the time, enamel plates and enamelware were found in all the maquis, restaurants and kitchens of the tanties in West Africa. Today they will bring a vintage, colorful and charming touch to your tables.

Country: Benin

Ø top : 20 cm
Bottom Ø : 12 cm
H : 3 cm

Not dishwasher safe

This item is part of Along the shore series

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]]> 4471 Vintage Bowl | Blue https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/blue-enamel-vintage-bowl/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:01:44 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/?post_type=product&p=4468 Blue enamel bowl with floral design, collected at the Dantokpa market in Cotonou.

At the time enamel dishes were found in all the maquis, restaurants and kitchens of the aunties in West Africa. Today it will bring a vintage, colorful and charming touch to your tables.

Ø top : 18 cm
Ø bottom : 9,5 cm
H : 6 cm

Country: Benin

Do not put in the dishwasher

This item is part of Along the shore series

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]]> 4468 Wax Fabric Fan https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/wax-fabric-fan/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:04:06 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/?post_type=product&p=3913 Original fan with red and green tones.

Handcrafted, this unique fan is made of wax fabric and its handle of leather.
Elegant and practical accessory because it can be folded, it is also a beautiful object of decoration.

Fabric 100% cotton

Dimensions:
ø: 30 cm
H folded fan: 25.5 cm
H open fan: 40 cm

Country : Benin

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]]> 3913 Wax Fabric fan II https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/yellow-wax-fabric-fan/ Sun, 21 Nov 2021 20:01:44 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/?post_type=product&p=3983 Original fan with yellow and brown tones.

Handcrafted, this unique fan is made of wax fabric and its handle of leather.
Elegant and practical accessory because it can be folded, it is also a beautiful object of decoration.

Fabric 100% cotton

Dimensions:
ø: 30 cm
H folded fan: 25.5 cm
H open fan: 40 cm

Country : Benin

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]]> 3983 Tchangot Tche https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/tchangot-tche-musical-instrument-from-benin/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:26:30 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/product/tchangot-tche-musical-instrument-from-benin/ Musical instrument from Benin

The tchangot tche is made of oncoba spinosa fruit. To play, the musician takes one of the two spheres in the hand and passes the string between the thumb and index finger. The principle is then to knock the two fruits together by swinging the second sphere around the hand and then bring it back.
The percussive music comes from the shock of the fruits and the shaking of the seeds.  

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Materials: dried fruit of Oncoba spinosa, string and small stones.

Dimensions: 17 cm approx.

Country : Benin

The string can be lengthened to adapt the instrument to the size of the hand.  

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]]> 2912 Awale https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/awale-african-game/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:45:12 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/produit/awale-african-game/ Awale is an ancestral board game. Born in ancient Egypt, it is widely practiced in African countries. The wooden design and the pawns, traditionally seeds, celebrate agriculture, the main activity in rural areas.
Strategy game, the goal of the game is to obtain the maximum number of seeds.

This game of awalé carved in wood is also a beautiful design object.

 

Wood: Iroko
Dimensions: 43cm

Country: Benin

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]]> 1543 Brochette picks | Bronze & metal https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/bronze-skewers/ Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:45:21 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/produit/bronze-skewers/ Bring a touch of authenticity and elegance to your grilled dishes with this set of 12 skewer picks adorned with a traditional mask. Inspired by African craftsmanship, these bronze and metal picks combine functionality and aesthetics, making every meal even more special.

🔥 An African Grilling Must-have
Whether at the street vendor on the corner, in the family backyard or at large celebrations, kebabs occupy an essential place in African gastronomy. This set revisits this tradition with a unique artisanal touch, paying homage to the skills of Niger's artisans.

🌍 An Inherited Savoir-Faire
Each pick is shaped by hand, combining art and utility. The carved mask on the handle reflects Niger's cultural and artistic heritage, adding a unique touch to your kitchen and outdoor dining.

Features:
Materials: Bronze alloy and metal, sturdy and durable
Decoration: Handle adorned with a mask inspired by African art
Reusable: Ecological and durable, perfect for many uses
Length: 38.5 cm - Ideal for all kinds of grilling
Origin: Niger - Handcrafted

Make every barbecue an exceptional moment!

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]]> 1568 Eyelet Embroidery https://www.africablooming.com/en/product/eyelet-embroidery-fabric-benin/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:05:56 +0000 https://www.africablooming.com/produit/eyelet-embroidery-fabric-benin/ If English embroidery appeared in Scotland and Ireland as early as the 16th century, it has long since become a tradition in Africa. In Benin, this light and timeless textile is worn for ceremonies.

100% cotton
Decorated with rhinestones
Dimensions: 220 x 120 cm

Country: Benin

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